Bernard Johnson Coliseum

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Bernard Johnson Coliseum is a basketball arena in Huntsville, Texas, home of the Sam Houston Bearkats (CUSA, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1976, making it 50 years old in 2026 and seats 6,100 for basketball. It ranks 5th of 10 in the CUSA by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Toyota Center in Houston, about 66 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Huntsville, Texas
Home of
Sam Houston Bearkats (D-I)
School
Sam Houston State University
Conference
CUSA
Opened
1976
Capacity
6,100
Size rank in D-I
187th of 360

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Arenas near Bernard Johnson Coliseum10

  1. 1D-IReed Arena — Texas A&M Aggies (College Station, Texas)46 mi
  2. 2D-IWilliam J. Nicks Building — Prairie View A&M Panthers (Prairie View, Texas)52 mi
  3. 3NBAToyota Center — Houston Rockets (Houston, Texas)66 mi
  4. 4D-ITudor Fieldhouse — Rice Owls (Houston, Texas)66 mi
  5. 5D-IFertitta Center — Houston Cougars (Houston, Texas)66 mi
  6. 6D-IHealth and Physical Education Arena — Texas Southern Tigers (Houston, Texas)66 mi
  7. 7D-ISharp Gymnasium — Houston Christian Huskies (Houston, Texas)66 mi
  8. 8D-IWilliam R. Johnson Coliseum — Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (Nacogdoches, Texas)85 mi
  9. 9D-INeches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center — Lamar Cardinals (Beaumont, Texas)96 mi
  10. 10D-IFoster Pavilion — Baylor Bears (Waco, Texas)110 mi

Questions about Bernard Johnson Coliseum

Where do the Sam Houston Bearkats play home games?

The Sam Houston Bearkats play at Bernard Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville, Texas.

How many people does Bernard Johnson Coliseum hold?

Bernard Johnson Coliseum seats 6,100 for basketball.

When did Bernard Johnson Coliseum open?

Bernard Johnson Coliseum opened in 1976.

What other arenas are near Bernard Johnson Coliseum?

Reed Arena in College Station is about 46 miles away. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.